X-Touch Mini example: Move the MIDI CC assignments on the ALT layer to a separate config, so that we don't mix up Mackie and MIDI control messages.

examples/XTouchMini+.midizaprc

@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+
+# This is an addon to XTouchMini.midizaprc which adds some extra MIDI CC
+# assignments for the encoders and the master fader to the ALT layer.
+
+# NOTE: This is to be used along with XTouchMini.midizaprc (which see).
+
+# Copyright (c) 2018 Albert Graef <aggraef@gmail.com>
+
+# Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
+# permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice and
+# this notice are preserved.  This file is offered as-is, without any
+# warranty.
+
+JACK_NAME "midizap-XTouchMini+"
+JACK_PORTS 2
+
+JACK_IN1  X-TOUCH MINI MIDI 1
+JACK_OUT1 ardour:MIDI control in
+JACK_IN2  ardour:MIDI control out
+JACK_OUT2 X-TOUCH MINI MIDI 1
+
+[MIDI]
+
+# ALT button (no feedback here, as this is already handled in the
+# XTouchMini.midizaprc "mother" configuration)
+E7 SHIFT2 RELEASE SHIFT2
+
+# The encoders and the master fader are assigned to standard MIDI controls
+# CC1..CC9 on the ALT layer, so you can assign them freely with Ardour's MIDI
+# learn facility, and use the unit as an MC device at the same time.
+
+# ALT encoders and fader = CC1..CC9, with direct feedback
+2^CC16~ CC1 $M1
+2^CC17~ CC2 $M2
+2^CC18~ CC3 $M3
+2^CC19~ CC4 $M4
+2^CC20~ CC5 $M5
+2^CC21~ CC6 $M6
+2^CC22~ CC7 $M7
+2^CC23~ CC8 $M8
+
+2^PB[128]{0}-9 CC9'
+
+# macros handling direct feedback for CC1..CC8
+M1[12]{0} !CC48{33-43}'
+M2[12]{0} !CC49{33-43}'
+M3[12]{0} !CC50{33-43}'
+M4[12]{0} !CC51{33-43}'
+M5[12]{0} !CC52{33-43}'
+M6[12]{0} !CC53{33-43}'
+M7[12]{0} !CC54{33-43}'
+M8[12]{0} !CC55{33-43}'
+
+[MIDI2]
+
+# feedback for the encoders on the ALT layer (CC1..CC8)
+2^CC1[12]{0} CC48{33-43}'
+2^CC2[12]{0} CC49{33-43}'
+2^CC3[12]{0} CC50{33-43}'
+2^CC4[12]{0} CC51{33-43}'
+2^CC5[12]{0} CC52{33-43}'
+2^CC6[12]{0} CC53{33-43}'
+2^CC7[12]{0} CC54{33-43}'
+2^CC8[12]{0} CC55{33-43}'

examples/XTouchMini.midizaprc

@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
 # is the case if the MC MODE LED on the right side is lit. If necessary, you
 # can switch the device to MC mode by holding the MC key while powering it up.
 
+# NOTE: There's an addon to this configuration with some MIDI CC bindings on
+# the ALT layer, see XTouchMini+.midizaprc.
+
 # Copyright (c) 2018 Albert Graef <aggraef@gmail.com>
 
 # Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
@@ -18,10 +21,10 @@
 JACK_NAME "midizap-XTouchMini"
 JACK_PORTS 2
 
-# automatic connections
+# Automatic connections for the device and Ardour.
 JACK_IN1  X-TOUCH MINI MIDI 1
-JACK_OUT1 ardour:mackie control in|ardour:MIDI control in
-JACK_IN2  ardour:mackie control out|ardour:MIDI control out
+JACK_OUT1 ardour:mackie control in
+JACK_IN2  ardour:mackie control out
 JACK_OUT2 X-TOUCH MINI MIDI 1
 
 # Pass everything through, except for the translations below.
@@ -68,11 +71,6 @@ SYSTEM_PASSTHROUGH
 # [^SELECT]  ...                                                 [UP]
 #                 [LEFT] [RIGHT]  [ZOOM] [^MARKER] [^NUDGE]      [DOWN]
 
-# Moreover, the encoders and the master fader are assigned to standard MIDI
-# controls CC1..CC9 on this layer. These aren't used by MC, so you can assign
-# them freely with Ardour's MIDI learn facility. This makes up for Ardour's
-# lack of MC plugin controls.
-
 # Note that the way I've configured this layer is somewhat tailored to Ardour,
 # so you may want to adjust it to your liking. The SHIFT layer, in contrast,
 # should be pretty generic, and work fine as is with most DAWs.
@@ -152,27 +150,19 @@ C#7  B3  # bank right
 2^C7  C8  # ALT+A    = UP
 2^C#7 C#8 # ALT+B    = DOWN
 
-# ALT encoders and fader = CC1..CC9, with direct feedback
-2^CC16~ CC1 $M1
-2^CC17~ CC2 $M2
-2^CC18~ CC3 $M3
-2^CC19~ CC4 $M4
-2^CC20~ CC5 $M5
-2^CC21~ CC6 $M6
-2^CC22~ CC7 $M7
-2^CC23~ CC8 $M8
+# Encoders and fader are disabled on the ALT layer, to accommodate the MIDI CC
+# bindings in XTouchMini+.midizaprc.
 
-2^PB[128]{0}-9 CC9'
+2^CC16~ NOP
+2^CC17~ NOP
+2^CC18~ NOP
+2^CC19~ NOP
+2^CC20~ NOP
+2^CC21~ NOP
+2^CC22~ NOP
+2^CC23~ NOP
 
-# macros handling direct feedback for CC1..CC8
-M1[12]{0} !CC48{33-43}'
-M2[12]{0} !CC49{33-43}'
-M3[12]{0} !CC50{33-43}'
-M4[12]{0} !CC51{33-43}'
-M5[12]{0} !CC52{33-43}'
-M6[12]{0} !CC53{33-43}'
-M7[12]{0} !CC54{33-43}'
-M8[12]{0} !CC55{33-43}'
+2^PB[]-9 NOP
 
 [MIDI2]
 
@@ -198,13 +188,3 @@ PB[1536]{0}-5 CC52{33-43}'
 PB[1536]{0}-6 CC53{33-43}'
 PB[1536]{0}-7 CC54{33-43}'
 PB[1536]{0}-8 CC55{33-43}'
-
-# Also provide some feedback for the encoders on the ALT layer (CC1..CC8).
-2^CC1[12]{0} CC48{33-43}'
-2^CC2[12]{0} CC49{33-43}'
-2^CC3[12]{0} CC50{33-43}'
-2^CC4[12]{0} CC51{33-43}'
-2^CC5[12]{0} CC52{33-43}'
-2^CC6[12]{0} CC53{33-43}'
-2^CC7[12]{0} CC54{33-43}'
-2^CC8[12]{0} CC55{33-43}'